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The Boston Tea Party
an event where Americans were angry at Britain for imposing “taxation without representation,” and dumped 342 chests of tea, imported by the British East India Company into the harbor. -
The Winter at Valley Forge
Normal freezing and thawing, plus intermittent snowfall and rain, they had shortages of clothing, and shoes. -
The Declaration of Independence is Signed
The founding document of the United States. Being the document that the founding fathers signed America as an independent union. The 13 states were no longer apart of Great Britain -
Articles of Confederation are Ratified
Articles of Confederation created a temporary weak central government that focused on state power. -
The Battle of Yorktown
It was the last battle America won and was the end of the war. The RedCoats general waved a truce because of a lack of supplies and troops. After the two started the peace negotiations -
Ratification of The Constitution
All 13 states ratified the Constituion ratifying it as the document of America -
Presidential Inauguration of George Washington
The selection of George Washington as the first president. -
Washington’s Farewell Address
Washington's letter to the people tells them not to make the same mistakes as before. And to stay peaceful and stop the hate for other unions and countries. -
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
The first battle was fought and won by America, declaring themselves one step closer to independence. -
The Death of George Washington
George Washington died of Epiglottitis in mount vernon and was also buried there 4 days after his death. -
Election Day 1800
Offers the First peaceful transfer of power from one president to another. The first election to have 2 presidents run a 2nd time. -
Marbury vs. Madison
Prevented The supreme court, congress and president from getting too much power, it created judicial review.